PresentSimple PresentContinuous Table B1B2
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Transcript of PresentSimple PresentContinuous Table B1B2
TenseUseExamples
Present SimpleHabits and routines
We have a company meeting once a month.
She plays football with her friends every Sunday.
Permanent and factual situations, general truthsThe conference room measures 164 square metres.Water freezes at 0 degrees.
Fixed timetablesThe scheduled flight leaves at 8.15 from JFK airport.
Stative verbs: love, like, hate, need, want, think (believe), owe, own, possess, etc.I think all politicians are liars.
She hates waiting in line.
Instructions and directionsTo get to the museum, you take this bus and get down at the third stop.
Film reviews and plot summariesMeryl Streep gives a plausible performance in the lead role.
Sports commentaries:Beckham passes the ball to Cole and he scores!
Present ContinuousActivities in progress
The technician is mending the photocopier, you cant use it now.
Im learning two foreign languages at the moment.
Trends and changing situationsWith facebook, the world is getting smaller.Im starting to understand English much better now.
Arrangements for the futureIm meeting my dentist tomorrow afternoon.
Show annoyance with a present situationShe is always talking about her career, its so annoying!He is constantly complaining about his money issues.